Jackie Richter

Nov 13, 2024 | boomermagazine.com | JeanMarie Brownson |Jackie Richter |Nick Thomas |John Sullivan

For a lightly spicy twist on a favorite winter tuber, pair chile and sweet potato in these two recipes from JeanMarie Brownson, celebrating the American heritage. This Thanksgiving, a judicious use of red chile will spark up our holiday table. The dark, tangy robust flavor of dried red chile works well to counter the richness of many of the side dishes. It also proves a welcome change to boring salt and pepper seasoning. Red chile pairs beautifully with sweet potato.

Aug 19, 2024 | boomermagazine.com | Joel Bobby |Christina Manian |Jackie Richter |Matthew Kadey

While mindfulness meditation can seem boring – not worth taking time out from life tasks or good times – the practice offers an abundance of mental and physical health benefits. Plus, it really doesn’t have to be hard or take much time! Joel Bobby, a licensed independent clinical social worker at Mayo Clinic Health System, explains. DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve been hearing a lot about mindfulness meditation lately and how it can help reduce stress and improve overall well-being.

Jul 10, 2024 | boomermagazine.com | Jackie Richter |Nick Thomas |John Sullivan |Annie Tobey

We often think of post-traumatic stress disorder as it affects military veterans, but PTSD can arise from a variety of traumatic experiences, such as climate disasters, violence and abuse, accidents, and more. Knowing how to recognize and support someone with PTSD can help them find the help they need. DEAR MAYO CLINIC:I’m reaching out because I’m in a tough spot. A close friend rode out Hurricane Ian in Florida last year and it seems to me that he’s struggling now.

Nov 20, 2023 | tucson.com | Jackie Richter

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m reaching out because I’m in a tough spot. A close friend rode out Hurricane Ian in Florida last year and it seems to me that he’s struggling now. He’s angry and jumpy, while being numb to what’s happening around him. He told me that he’s not sleeping well, especially when another hurricane is in the news. Is it possible that he has PTSD from the hurricane? I’m not sure how to offer support without making him feel uncomfortable.

Nov 10, 2023 | chicagotribune.com | Jackie Richter

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m reaching out because I’m in a tough spot. A close friend rode out Hurricane Ian in Florida last year and it seems to me that he’s struggling now. He’s angry and jumpy, while being numb to what’s happening around him. He told me that he’s not sleeping well, especially when another hurricane is in the news. Is it possible that he has PTSD from the hurricane? I’m not sure how to offer support without making him feel uncomfortable.